Villager ordered to stay away from booze after attack on daughter
A Villager has been ordered to complete anger management and not to consume alcohol in order to avoid prosecution in connection with a drunken attack on her daughter. Lisa Lynn Zilveti, 57, of the Village of St. Charles, has been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract that will allow her to avoid...
Homeowners in The Villages are frequently unaware of the rules
When a person buys a preowned home most of the time he or she is not told or explained what a restricted deed is. So they go about their business and abuse many restrictions that they are not even aware of. There should be some kind of regulation that requires a homeowner to know what these restrictions are.
Ocala woman sues Walmart over slip-and-fall in aisle
An Ocala woman has sued Walmart after she allegedly slipped on a liquid while walking down an aisle, fell, and sustained injuries. Lekisha Johnson filed the lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on October 2. According to the complaint, Johnson visited...
Storm threats tonight, followed by near-record cold early this week
A strong cold front continues to push toward the region tonight. Additional scattered storms will be possible through mid-evening, and an isolated strong storm can’t be ruled out. Overnight lows will be in the low 60s.
Rare November Arctic blast on the way for Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida typically sees a couple of these types of cold blasts every winter. The difference? They normally occur in the heart of winter, not the middle of November. A freeze watch is in effect for Marion County as the there is the potential for actual...
Fresh face set to be appointed to most powerful board in The Villages
A fresh face is set to be appointed to the most powerful board in The Villages. Bobby Hoopfer has submitted his resignation and is stepping down as a supervisor on the Village Center Community Development District Board. Hoopfer, who has worked for many years as the head of Commercial Property Management in The...
The Villages Health post-bankruptcy insurance uncertainty worries patients
While The Villages Health celebrates its post-bankruptcy sale to Humana’s CenterWell, there are plenty of questions about the future of insurance for many of its 55,000 patients. In a letter to patients on Friday, The Villages Health CEO Bobby Trinh expressed joy in the triumph of CenterWell’s $68 million...
Do away with the not bothering people in the pool rule
Yes! I believe there is abuse at the pools in The Villages and I have witnessed it. Unfortunately, some residents have befriended outside people and are contributing to the problem as well. If you’re paying attention, as soon as a Village employee enters the pool gate, it is obvious how many people get up and enter...
Driver with suspended license and no insurance arrested at local Wawa
A Summerfield man was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for a broken headlight near Wawa. An officer observed 39-year-old Jose Omar Mora Sosa driving a green 4-door Saab in The Villages at 8:55 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. The...
TIMELINE: Strong storms possible as Arctic air blasts into Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – A near-record warm weekend will give way to a near-record cold start to the work week. During the transition, ahead of a strong cold front Sunday, a few storms could be strong. A couple of storms will be possible Saturday, but most will be dry and...
